Benny Republican Lacon and local election notes
The April 18 city election produced Robert Wright for mayor with Buchanan as clerk J R Chapman treasurer Rk B Edwards attorney and G A Moatz Geo Marsh GO A Goan as aldermen in north east and south wards. The town reports social events, school starts, a Magnolia Dance, regatta and a busy spring, with church services, memorials, WCTU prayer meeting and local repairs in ZelIa and Wenona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uj Hbetter
O. Martland
Robert Wright
Buchanan
J. R. Chapman
Edwards
G A Moatz
Geo. Marsh East
A. Goan
Travers
Court House
J E Ong
Chicago
Cora Dent
C. Verney
Ida Barnes
Metamora
Local notes from Sparland and vicinity reflect community life
Sparland items report residents in Whitefield township proud of a newborn boy, court and school matters, new millinery in town, repairs to town roads, and multiple visits. Mentions include Alf Betts, Charley Booth, Miss Lou Gillatte, Rev Read, and Mr Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sargent
Alf
Betts
Whitefield
Charley Shierer
KR. J. Nightwonger
Green County
Iowa
Maxwell
Lou Gillette
Smith School
la Prairie
Gimlet Creek
William Bonham
Branfield
Snow Ages
Robbie Waugh
Dr. Shriver
Roscoe Bunham
Dakota
Wm. Monier
Tesmor
Aughman & Tarbill
Johnson
Charney Booth
Ft. Dodge
Shriver
Algona
Rev Read
Lacon
Union Temperance Meeting
Bethel Church
Lou Gillatte
John Martin
Zimmerman
T. A. Brickman
Peoria
Jennie Clark
Abingdon
Mre Britton
John McClusky
Missouri
Milton Holler
John Brooks
Wash White
George Losee
Henry
G. E. Onoy
Blacksmith Kennedy Finishes Dwelling Addition and School Election News
Saratoga note reports blacksmith Kennedy expanding his home and busy in the shop sharpening plows and repairing materials. April 16 school election reelects A P Webber and coal contract awarded to N J Webber. A fugitive arrest story from Spariand is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eay. Kennedy
A. P. Webber
N.J. Webber
Spariand
Lawn Ridge Notes Mixed With News And A Colored Wedding
Lawn Ridge reports include visits from Mrs Reuben Scissen and Miss Jones plus teaching postings for Miss Mine and Miss Annie Powell. A colored wedding near Lawn Ridge on the 14th features Miss Nanoile Hamilton and Green Hamilton with ornate decor and a Peoria preacher. Congregational society plans a maple sugar sociable at Leroy White’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins
Reuben Scissen
Forest
Marcus Hinman
Jones
Bradford
Esg Mallory
Acie Fuller
Minonk
Russell Potter
Annie
Mina Powell
Miles Annie
Prof Bills
Chicago
Mine
Princeville High School
Dodge
Lawn Ridge Corners
Lawn Ridge Carners
Green Hamilton
Peoria
Day Bros
Peorla
Leroy Whitemore
Ledam
Magnolia News Brief: Elections and Local Events
In Magnolia on April 20 the village trustees election names E Spencer Wm Haws Jr and fT Lash for police magistrate with A B Gurnera clerk and 8 B Mitchell. A fatal accident near Magnolia injured Mrs Hail and she died soon after. reflections warn women against dangerous work. The Magnolia district high school closed with exercises on April 12 with essays songs and papers by students. measles epidemic affected attendance. Gracy L Hurwoop reports.
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Magnolia
E. Spencer
Wm. Haws, Jr
Ft. F. Lash
A. B. Gurnera
B. Mitchell
Hail
J. B. Thorntons
Alekast
Fairchilds
Lostant
Haws
A.B. G
Bohoo!i
Alagnolia
DA Magalo Luke
Lucy Baker
Clara Hannum
Hattie Bouton
Susie Fassia
Dolla Allen
Maud Kidd
Gracy L. Hurwoop
Voters Favor Zenor In School Director Race
On April 16 residents expressed their choice for one school director with 100 votes for Charles A. Zenor and 25 for Theodore East. Zenor is noted as a longtime Eddy's store clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Zenor
Theodore East
Zenor
Eddy’s
Community life notes from a village election and services
An Easter Sunday report describes crowded Congregational and M E church services and praise for unity. It notes a nearby election for village trustees with three new and three incumbent members, and temperance supporters naming anti license candidates and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Charles
Court House
Witia
Reh U
M. E
M. EB
Crispin Wood
Joseph Yeager
Frank Sanderlin
Bartlet Unthank
J. H. Seaton
Spring News From Putnam County
Spring has arrived with good school attendance and plenty of ducks for hunters. Orville Winship shot 85 April 16. A July wolf hunt ended with a large grey wolf killed at dusk by Irvin Wulama. A school election elected Jerry Drake over Mrs Clara Morgan. John Galvin named administrator for Thomas Halligan estate. Mrs Ryan named administratrix for Edmond Ryan estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Winship
Marshall County
Irvin Wulama
Clara Morgan
Jerry Drake
Drake
John Galvin
Thomas Halligan
Mra Ryan
Edmond Ryan
Sampson
Farm life and sorrow echo in Milo community
Mile Sutherland returns from Canton and reports farming in Fulton. Obert Hay and wife recount attending the funeral of their son Richard who died after an accidental gun discharge while chasing a deer. The bereaved family plans summer with Henry Stever as neighbors offer sympathy. A new preacher, Rev Brown, visits the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esq
Sutherland
Canton
Old
Fulton
Obert Hay
Stever
Iowa
Richard
Milo
Henry Stever
Christian Church
Brown
Sparland
Perdue
Greeley
Joshua
Local notes cover politics and events at Hunter's Hall and school votes
Mrs Donaldson estimates BUFRATS loss at 900 dollars. The Tennessee Jubilee singers performed Thursday evening at Hunter's hall under Calumet lodge. School director election gave E. F. Humphrey the win. Municipal election crowned T. McManamy mayor and aldermen Nelson Caldwell Wood. Reynolds of Peoria spoke on license grants at Red Ribbon hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaldson
Bufrats
Rascals Ag
Pencer Ellaworth, Jr
the Home Journal
M. Small
Tennessee Jubilee Singers
Hunter's Hall
Calumet Lodge 1.0.C.F
E. F. Humphrey
Theicense
McManamy
Nelson
James Caldwell
Wood
Neill
E. A. Mitchell
Wm. H. Miller
Lynne Andrews
M. Reynolds
Peoria
Remarkable Hop Bitters Cure Quoted by Local Readers
A reader reports a man named Mr Godfrey fully cured after doctors had given up, crediting Hop Bitters. The anecdote inflames belief in the remedy and prompts the reader to procure it for a relative. Also noted is a horse accident where John O. Dent was kicked, bruised, and sidelined after a ride near the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Webber
J.J Calder
Grimes
Godfrey
George
John O. Dent
Satrik
Indez
Parker's Gloger Tonic Promises Health and Cheer
A woman praises Parker's Gloger Tonic for keeping herself and her family in good health, noting happiness and good nature as a result. The remark invites readers to read more in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Post Office Break-In at Snachwine Reported
A break-in at the Snachwine post office occurred last night. Stamps valued at $15 were stolen, with about half identified as postage due stamps. two suspects were seen near the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snachwine
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Ill
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Burt
W LU Jones
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Omceopathic
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Leo
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Edwards Street
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LAW Office
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C C Jones
Marshall
Wies
R. H Waterfall
Attech
CAN and Insurance Agency
CS. Edwards Jr
Lacon Illinois
Clothin
Saadeby
Joseph Kapraun, Henry
Henry, Illinois
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Ken Meneal
Concord
Ken McNeal
Benny Republican
Wenona
Uruk Alliger
Watering
Newkirk
Jt Sab
Bloomington
MM. E. Church
Belle Johnson
Morse
C Springer
Greorge Hodge
WCTU
Zella
Saratoga
Lawn Ridge
Hennepin
Chillice
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